Run Faster with Cadence Training...
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08 21st, 2009 |
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Did you see Usain Bolt shatter his own world record last week in the 200m at the 2009 World Track and field championships in Berlin? It was amazing. He ran a 19.19 seconds shattering his Olympic record of 19.30 seconds. Then there’s Priscilla Lopes-Schliep winning the silver medals in women’s...
Running Faster...
Every runner wants to run faster. So it’s important not only to work on endurance but to strengthen your legs to improve your running speed. A good technique to incorporate into your Tempo Speed training is use a technique called “Speed Play”.
Speed Play is great training for racers...
Foot Pain Under Toes...
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08 3rd, 2009 |
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A few days ago I started to experience soreness under my toes while running. One day it was on my right foot and another day it was my left. If you are experiencing the same pain you’re not the only one. You feel tingling pain under your toes and feels like your grabbing the ground too hard,...
What is Lactate Threshold...
What is a “lactate threshold”? Lactate Threshold is basically the point when your legs start to feel like lead or you feel like you’ve hit the wall and can’t run any further.
When you run, your muscles produce Lactic Acid and your body burns this off so you don’t feel anything....
Running Heart Rate Zones...
Most runners and athletes use heart rate zones to train their bodies. You’ve often seen the charts at the gym. It’s probably one of the best ways to set up your training runs to either burn fat, build endurance, speed and strength. You must first calculate your maximum heart rate and from...
Speed training tips: Sprint Runs...
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07 21st, 2009 |
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Before attempting speed training especially with sprint training, you should be able to run at least 3 miles with no problems. I find that sprint training involves intense cardio strength. After doing sprint training it feels like your heart is going to fly out of your body. So I think it’s...
Speed training tips: Tempo Runs...
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07 20th, 2009 |
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Once again before attempting speed training, you should be able to run at least 3 miles with no problems. Fast tempo runs are probably the most dreaded speed training drills for runners and highly effective in improving overall speed for your runs. It trains your body to run faster over a period...
Speed training tips: Hill repeats...
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07 20th, 2009 |
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These tips are most effective for runners who can run at least 3 miles or more easily. If you are just a beginner, it’s best to build up your running foundation first and then proceed to learn how to run faster. Running hills will improve you speed by building muscle strength in your legs...
Tips to run faster...
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So you’ve had a couple of runs under your belt. You can run 5km or 10 km easily you’re probably wondering, “how can I run faster?” You either really want to beat your friends or just run faster for your own personal time. It’s one of the caveats of running, you’re...
Proper running etiquette...
Embarking on a new running adventure can make you really excited. Don’t let your excitement overwhelm you that you forget about the people and environment around you. Although running seems like such a simple sport, there is a running etiquette that you pickup along the way. I will share...
